Category: Learning Programming
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How to Learn Programming (Fast) in 2025
So, you wanna learn to code—fast? No bullshit, no fluff. Just straight-up how to get from zero to writing actual code without wasting time. If I had to start over today in 2025, here’s exactly what I’d do. Step 1: Figure Out How You Learn Best Not everyone learns the same way. Some people like…
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How to Keep Your Shit Together in 2025 as a Software Developer (When the Job Market is Trash)?
Short answer? I dunno. Long answer? Let’s talk about it. The Battlefield of Software Development Right now, developers are struggling like crazy just to land a decent job. The market is brutal, and everyone’s handling it in different ways:
The LeetCode Warriors – Grinding LeetCode like it’s their religion, submitting thousands of job applications,… -
Starting Something New? Get a Mentor (Seriously, It’ll Save You Time)
When you dive into something completely new—whether it’s programming, hitting the gym to shed some pounds, or switching careers—it’s worth considering finding a mentor or coach. Call them whatever you want, but the point is to have someone who can guide you, act as a role model, and give you a damn clue when you’re…
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Tackling Those Never-Ending 120-Hour Udemy Courses: A Beginner’s Survival Guide
Let’s talk about those 60+ hour Udemy-style courses. You know the ones—massive, sprawling, intimidating beasts promising to turn you into a full-stack developer if you just grind through every single second. Add a second course (say JavaScript and ReactJS), and now you’re staring at 120 hours of video content like it’s your part-time job. Here’s…
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A Complete Guide to Preparing for a JavaScript Interview (Without Losing Your Shit)
1. Understand the Fucking Battlefield JavaScript interviews for beginners and intermediates are mostly about coding, trivia, and behavioral questions. Here’s the breakdown: Pro Tip: Even if you’re intermediate, don’t skip fundamentals. Interviews love to ask about NaN === NaN just to watch you squirm. 2. JavaScript Fundamentals: The Non-Negotiables Master these, or get ready to cry in the interview: 3. Coding Challenges:…
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The Grind, the Wins, and the Long F*cking Journey
You know what? My mood’s a bit brighter today. After four damn experiments with the same video on YouTube, it finally worked.
It took me four weeks to get this one piece of content right. Four. Weeks. And let me tell you, it was worth every tweak, every redo, every moment of “what the… -
Why I Chose Software Engineering: A Personal Story
I spent most of my early career in IT—first in IT operations, running around fixing people’s printers and setting up email accounts, and later in corporate IT sales. Let me tell you, the sales gig wasn’t bad. Wearing tailored suits, dining at fancy restaurants, sipping wine on the company’s dime—that was a vibe. But that’s…
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Why You Need a Portfolio as a New Software Developer
When you’re starting out as a software developer, you’ll hear a lot about the importance of having a portfolio. Let me cut to the chase: it’s not optional—it’s essential. If you’re job hunting without one, you’re making life harder for yourself. Here’s why your portfolio can make or break your chances of landing that first…
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5 Reasons to Choose JavaScript as Your First Programming Language
When you’re starting out in programming, choosing your first language can feel like standing in front of a buffet without a clue of what’s good. Trust me, I’ve been there. Let me save you the mental headache—go with JavaScript. Here’s why: 1. It’s Beginner-Friendly
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Learning to Code While Life Was Throwing Curveballs
When my temporary contract was ending, and my wife and I found out we were expecting our first baby, life got real—fast. But life doesn’t stop, right? Somehow, I managed to secure a full-time job (not exactly as a software developer, more like a semi-developer role). Today, I wanted to share the resources I leaned…